US Bridges

FM 31 over Quapaw Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 2625 · Structure no. 191030064001125

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,344
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 31 over Quapaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 31 over Quapaw Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,344 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 31
CrossesQuapaw Creek
Location0.45 MI S of FM 2625
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44179, -94.23591
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,344 (2020)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 31 over Quapaw Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 31 over Quapaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 31 over Quapaw Creek carry?

About 3,344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 31 over Quapaw Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 31 over Quapaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.